Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Whitstable; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering team as an Applications Engineer with a mechanical focus. This role offers the opportunity to shape innovative technical solutions in the aerospace and defence sectors while collaborating with sales teams and contributing to cutting-edge product development. Enjoy a hybrid working pattern with remote work options, a supportive growth environment, and various perks including a pension plan and subsidised restaurant facilities.

Benefits

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Restaurant Facilities

Free Onsite Parking

Early Finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background required.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., CREO).
• Understanding of the NPI lifecycle expected.

Responsibilities

• Transform technical requirements into concept designs.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering teams.
• Liaise with manufacturing for practical solutions.

Skills

Collaboration

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

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Applications Engineer - Mechanical Focus

Whitstable, Kent | £35,000–£45,000 | Hybrid (Remote Mondays and Fridays)

Imagine a role where your work directly shapes the future of innovative technical solutions within a global leader in interconnect systems. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team that values fresh ideas and practical problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

At the heart of this position is collaboration — you will partner with sales teams, business development managers and senior engineers to craft tailored technical solutions that meet customer needs and align with broader business goals. You won’t just be designing components; you will be contributing to cutting-edge products that push boundaries in the aerospace and defence sectors.

Your role involves transforming technical requirements into concept designs and application notes that guide the integration of products into complex systems. With your strong mechanical engineering background and understanding of the NPI lifecycle, combined with electrical knowledge and experience with CAD software like CREO, you will play a vital part in bringing innovative ideas to life. Your work will include liaising with manufacturing to ensure solutions are practical and efficient while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

The company offers a supportive environment where career growth is encouraged. You will benefit from a hybrid working pattern that includes remote working on Mondays and Fridays, giving you flexibility to balance focus time and collaboration. Early finish on Fridays provides a chance to start your weekend ahead of schedule. Additional perks include a group personal pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, subsidised restaurant facilities and free onsite parking.

This role will involve significant customer interaction, so confidence and clear communication are essential. The position also includes UK and overseas travel, allowing you to engage directly with clients and expand your professional horizons.

If you are ready to step into a role that offers both technical challenge and personal development within a thriving engineering team, we would like to hear from you.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.